Where Sand Ridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sand Ridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sand Ridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sand Ridge
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Sand Ridge
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.5%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Sand Ridge runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Sand Ridge, and more people treating it
38.6% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Sand Ridge adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the New York figure falls outside Sand Ridge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sand Ridge adults…
Sand Ridge runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Sand Ridge is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Sand Ridge as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sand Ridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.5% of Sand Ridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Sand Ridge
No hospital or community health center in Sand Ridge itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Sand Ridge; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Sand Ridge adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sand Ridge does better than New York.
3 in 10 Sand Ridge adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Sand Ridge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay | A− | 35.7% | 9.6% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| Schroeppel | B− | 36.9% | 11.3% | 15% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sand Ridge adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sand Ridge
Why doesn’t Sand Ridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sand Ridge.
What hospital is closest to Sand Ridge?
Oswego Hospital in Oswego, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Sand Ridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sand Ridge?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Phoenix Health Services Center in Phoenix, 4.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sand Ridge.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.